Tour operator
Arigato Travel
A Tokyo-registered travel agency founded in 2016, running guided food and culture tours such as a Shinjuku and Golden Gai evening food walk.
Tokyo Mizube Line
A water bus service run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, cruising the Sumida River between Asakusa, Ryogoku and Odaiba under Rainbow Bridge.
At a glance
- Type
- River cruise
- Area
- Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
- Official site
- tokyo-park.or.jp
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Online and same-day tickets
- Piers at Asakusa
- Ryogoku and Odaiba
Why we recommend it
The Tokyo Mizube Line is the water bus service of the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, and it offers an easy way to see the city from the river. Its express Asakusa to Odaiba cruise follows the Sumida River under a succession of bridges, with Tokyo Skytree in view near the start, before passing beneath Rainbow Bridge into Tokyo Bay. There is also a full-length Sumida River cruise and a programme of sightseeing and event cruises.
Boats leave from piers at Asakusa Nitenmon, the Ryogoku River Center and Odaiba Kaihin Park. The Asakusa to Odaiba service generally runs from Wednesday to Sunday, but dates change and weather or tides can cause cancellations, so check the schedule on the day. Tickets can be bought online or at the pier on the day, with sales closing five minutes before departure; Odaiba Kaihin Park is cashless only.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Tokyo Mizube Line FAQs
Where do the boats leave from?
From Asakusa Nitenmon, Ryogoku River Center and Odaiba Kaihin Park piers.
Can I buy tickets at the pier?
Yes, same-day tickets are sold at the booth until five minutes before departure, or you can buy online.